Utility Locator

Job description

About the Role:

The Utility Locator will be responsible for identifying, marking, and documenting the location of underground utilities, including gas, water, electric, and telecommunications lines, to ensure the safe excavation and construction of pipeline infrastructure. This role requires keen attention to detail, field experience, and the ability to work independently in various weather conditions.

Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Accurately locate and mark underground utilities using electromagnetic and GPS-based locating equipment.

• Read and interpret utility maps, blueprints, and as-built drawings to determine utility locations.

• Communicate with construction teams, contractors, and utility companies to ensure safe excavation practices.

• Follow safety procedures and industry regulations to prevent utility damage and service disruptions.

• Maintain and calibrate utility locating equipment as needed.

• Travel to different job sites within the assigned region.

• Self-motivated and work independently

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Experience with PC Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience with subsite and RD locating equipment with ability to locate with direct hook and induce signal

• Familiar with 811 laws and color format of utilities

• Ability to trouble shoot issues and communicate

• Valid Driver’s License and Ability to Pass Motor Vehicle Record

• Ability to read and understand utility maps, construction plans, and engineering drawings

• Strong written, oral, and analytical skills

• Ability to function in a team environment and collaborate within and across organizational lines

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated success in providing extraordinary customer service with internal and external customers

• Results oriented and possess effective problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage and execute tasks with multiple conflicting priorities

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position:

• Experience working with field operations

• Basic understanding of the utility industry

• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret technical data.

Safety Statement:
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Precision Pipeline is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay

Physical Setting:

• Construction site
• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person